Legislation

This ordinance accepts public infrastructure and property from the 5M Project for public use, including streets and sidewalks, and establishes official widths for these areas. It also allows the City to maintain this infrastructure and ensures compliance with environmental and planning regulations.

Ordinance accepting irrevocable offers of public infrastructure and real property associated (“Public Infrastructure”) with the 5M Project, a mixed use development located generally between Mission, Fifth, and Howard Streets, including the improvements described and depicted in Public Works Permit Nos. 18IE-0725 (“Phase 1”) and 18IE-0726 (“Phase 2”) and subsequent Instructional Bulletins; declaring City property and additional property as shown on official Public Works maps as open public right-of-way; dedicating the Phase 1 and Phase 2 Public Infrastructure to public use; designating said Public Infrastructure for street and roadway purposes; accepting the Phase 1 and Phase 2 Public Infrastructure for City maintenance and liability purposes, subject to specified limitations; accepting a Public Works Order recommending various actions in regard to the public infrastructure improvements; establishing official public right-of-way widths; amending Ordinance No. 1061, entitled “Regulating the Width of Sidewalks,” to establish official sidewalk widths on the abovementioned street areas; authorizing official acts, as defined herein, in connection with this Ordinance; adopting findings under the California Environmental Quality Act; and making findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1.

This ordinance establishes policies for the use of body-worn cameras by the Recreation and Park Department, security cameras by the Department of Elections, and third-party security cameras at the Airport. It also includes necessary findings to support these approvals.

Ordinance approving Surveillance Technology Policies governing the use of Body-Worn Cameras by the Recreation and Park Department, Security Cameras by the Department of Elections, and Third-Party Security Cameras by the Airport, and making required findings in support of said approvals.

This hearing will review the findings and recommendations from a 2022 audit on how well the city evaluates the services provided by community-based organizations. It will involve a report from the City Services Auditor and the City Performance Division.

Hearing to discuss the findings and recommendations made in the August 30, 2022, Citywide Nonprofit Performance Audit report, entitled "The City Should More Effectively Evaluate the Impact of Services Provided by Community Based Organizations;" and requesting the City Services Auditor and City Performance Division to report.

This ordinance repeals the old San Francisco Fire Code and replaces it with a new code based on the 2022 California Fire Code and parts of the 2018 International Fire Code, including local amendments and fees for permits and inspections. It took effect on January 1, 2023, and includes findings related to local conditions and environmental considerations.

Ordinance repealing the existing San Francisco Fire Code in its entirety and enacting a new San Francisco Fire Code consisting of the 2022 California Fire Code and portions of the 2018 International Fire Code, together with amendments specific to San Francisco, including provisions for fees for permits, inspections, and various City services, with an operative date of January 1, 2023; adopting findings of local conditions pursuant to California Health and Safety Code, Section 17958.7; directing the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors to forward San Francisco’s amendments to the California Building Standards Commission and State Fire Marshal; and making environmental findings.

This ordinance designates the cork oak tree at the intersection of 20th Street and Noe Street as a landmark tree, recognizing its significance. It also outlines the necessary actions to support this designation under the Public Works Code.

Ordinance designating the cork oak (Quercus suber) tree located at the public right-of-way on 20th Street at Noe Street as a landmark tree pursuant to the Public Works Code; making findings supporting the designation; and directing official acts in furtherance of the designation.

This resolution allows the San Francisco Fire Department to join a program that enables them to receive donated equipment for firefighting, emergency medical services, and disaster relief efforts. The agreement will last for an initial period of three years.

Resolution authorizing the San Francisco Fire Department to enter into a Local Cooperator Agreement to join the Firefighter Property Program, under which the Department may receive gifts of equipment for use in fire suppression or pre-suppression activities, providing emergency medical services, or supporting disaster relief activities for an initial term of three years.

This resolution allows the Department of Technology to amend its contract with Verizon Wireless to increase funding by $21,126,500, bringing the total to $30,626,500, and extends the contract term by over four years. The new term will last until June 30, 2027, with an option to extend for an additional three years.

Resolution authorizing the Department of Technology to enter into a First Amendment with Cellco Partnership d/b/a Verizon Wireless to purchase wireless telecommunication services with an increased amount of $21,126,500 for a total not to exceed amount of $30,626,500 and extend the term by four years and one month for a total term of seven years from June 1, 2020, through June 30, 2027, with one three-year option to extend, pursuant to Charter, Section 9.118.

This resolution allows the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission to sell a piece of land along State Route 84 in Alameda County to Caltrans. It also authorizes the necessary agreements and actions to complete the sale, while declaring the property as surplus land and exempt from competitive bidding.

Resolution 1) approving and authorizing the General Manager of the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission (“SFPUC”) and/or the Director of Property, on behalf of the City and County of San Francisco (“City”), to sell certain real property located along State Route 84 in unincorporated Alameda County to the State of California, acting through its California Department of Transportation (“Caltrans”); 2) approving and authorizing an Agreement for Sale of Real Estate (“Sale Agreement”) for the sale of the Property to Caltrans; 3) authorizing the SFPUC General Manager and/or City’s Director of Property to execute the Sale Agreement, make certain modifications, and take certain actions in furtherance of this Resolution and the Sale Agreement, as defined herein; 4) adopting findings declaring that the real property is “surplus land” and “exempt surplus land” pursuant to the California Surplus Land Act; 5) determining that a competitive bidding process for the conveyance of the Property is impractical and not in the public interest, in accordance with Section 23.3 of the Administrative Code; 6) affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA"), and adopting the findings required by Section 15091 of the CEQA Guidelines previously adopted by Caltrans in conjunction with the Project; 7) adopting the Planning Department’s findings that the Sale Agreement, and the transaction contemplated therein, is consistent with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1; and 8) and to authorize the SFPUC General Manager and/or City’s Director of Property to enter into any additions, amendments or modifications to the Sale Agreement that do not materially decrease the benefits to the City with respect to the Property, and that do not otherwise materially increase the obligations or liabilities of either SFPUC or to the City and are necessary or advisable to effectuate the purposes of the Sale Agreement or this Resolution.

This resolution addresses findings from a Civil Grand Jury report on the Hunters Point Naval Shipyard, urging the Mayor to implement the accepted recommendations through city departments and the budget process. It aims to address issues related to climate change and the site’s management.

Resolution responding to the Presiding Judge of the Superior Court on the findings and recommendations contained in the 2021-2022 Civil Grand Jury Report, entitled “Buried Problems and a Buried Process: The Hunters Point Naval Shipyard in a Time of Climate Change;” and urging the Mayor to cause the implementation of accepted findings and recommendations through her department heads and through the development of the annual budget.

This resolution approves a contract for shuttle bus services at San Francisco International Airport with SFO Hotel Shuttle, Inc., for up to $72,612,418 over five years. The contract will begin once it receives approval from the Board of Supervisors.

Resolution approving a Professional Services Agreement for Airport Contract No. 50303 to provide shuttle bus services at the San Francisco International Airport (Airport), between SFO Hotel Shuttle, Inc., and the City and County of San Francisco, acting by and through its Airport Commission, in an amount not to exceed $72,612,418 for a period of five years to commence upon Board of Supervisors approval, pursuant to Charter, Section 9.118(b).

This resolution urges the Recreation and Park Commission to remove the name "Stow" from the Lake, Boathouse, and Drive in Golden Gate Park and to rename these locations to better reflect San Francisco's commitment to diversity. The resolution has been passed.

Resolution urging the Recreation and Park Commission to remove the name Stow from the Lake at John F. Kennedy Drive and Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, the Boathouse located in Golden Gate Park surrounding Strawberry Hill, and the Drive circling Strawberry Hill; and to rename the Lake, Boathouse, and Drive to a name that reflects San Francisco’s expressed values of celebrating diversity.

The resolution authorizes the sale of certain real property along State Route 84 to Caltrans, including fee and easement interests, and allows the SFPUC General Manager to execute necessary agreements and modifications. It also declares the property as surplus land and determines that a competitive bidding process is not practical for this transaction.

Resolution 1) approving and authorizing the General Manager of the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission (“SFPUC”) and/or the Director of Property, on behalf of the City and County of San Francisco (“City”), to sell fee and easement interest in certain real property located along State Route 84 in the City of Fremont and in unincorporated Alameda County to the State of California, acting through its California Department of Transportation (“Caltrans”); 2) approving and authorizing an Agreement for Sale of Real Estate, Temporary Construction Easement, and Utility Easement (“Sale Agreement”) for the sale of the Property, as defined herein, to Caltrans; 3) authorizing the SFPUC General Manager and/or City’s Director of Property to execute the Sale Agreement, make certain modifications, and take certain actions in furtherance of this Resolution and the Sale Agreement, as defined herein; 4) adopting findings declaring that the real property is “surplus land” and “exempt surplus land” pursuant to the California Surplus Land Act; 5) determining that a competitive bidding process for the conveyance of the Property is impractical and not in the public interest, in accordance with Administrative Code, Section 23.3; 6) adopting responsible agency findings under the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) and Section 15091 of the CEQA Guidelines; and 7) adopting the Planning Department’s findings that the Sale Agreement, and the transaction contemplated therein, is consistent with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1.

This resolution urges the Mayor's Office and the Department of Public Health to maintain continuous services for the many individuals who rely on the Tenderloin Center each day. It aims to prevent any interruptions in the support provided to this vulnerable population.

Resolution urging the Mayor’s Office and Department of Public Health to ensure no gap in services for the hundreds of people served daily by the Tenderloin Center.

This resolution officially designates November 2022 as Lung Cancer Awareness Month in San Francisco. It aims to raise awareness about lung cancer and promote education on prevention and treatment.

Resolution declaring November 2022 as Lung Cancer Awareness Month in the City and County of San Francisco.

This resolution calls on the California State Legislature to change the law to impose stricter penalties for illegal side shows and stunt driving. It has been approved by the San Francisco city government.

Resolution urging the California State Legislature to amend the State Vehicle Code to impose harsher penalties for side shows and stunt driving.

This ordinance designates the coast redwood tree at 313 Scott Street as a landmark tree, which means it is recognized for its significance and protected under city regulations. It also includes findings that support this designation and outlines the necessary actions to enforce it.

Ordinance designating the coast redwood (Sequoia sempervirens) tree located at 313 Scott Street as a landmark tree pursuant to the Public Works Code; making findings supporting the designation; and directing official acts in furtherance of the landmark tree designation, as defined herein.

The ordinance establishes policies for the use of various surveillance technologies by city departments, including automatic license plate readers and body-worn cameras. It aims to regulate how these technologies are implemented to ensure privacy and accountability.

Ordinance approving Surveillance Technology Policies governing the use of 1) Automatic License Plate Readers by the Municipal Transportation Agency, 2) Biometric Processing Software or System by the Juvenile Probation Department, 3) Body-Worn Cameras by the Fire Department, 4) People-Counting Camera by the Library, 5) Third-Party Security Cameras by the Municipal Transportation Agency and War Memorial, 6) Location Management Systems by the Juvenile Probation Department, 7) Computer Management System by the Library, and 8) Social Media Monitoring Software by the Library; and making required findings in support of said approvals.

This resolution approves the sale of a portion of Former Custer Avenue by the City to the Cole Trust and establishes agreements related to property exchanges and settlements involving the Port Commission and the California State Lands Commission. It also affirms compliance with environmental regulations and city planning policies, while authorizing future actions related to the property transactions.

Resolution approving and authorizing the execution, delivery and performance of a 1) Purchase and Sale Agreement with the Cole Trust for the sale by the City, acting by and through the San Francisco Port Commission, of unimproved real property known as a portion of Former Custer Avenue; 2) a Public Trust Exchange and Title Settlement Agreement for 1620-1650-1680 Davidson Avenue between the City, acting by and through the Port Commission, the California State Lands Commission and the Cole Trust, both agreements in furtherance of a settlement agreement between the Port Commission and the Cole Trust; 3) affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; 4) adopting findings that the agreements are consistent with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1; 5) adopting findings declaring that the real property transactions comply with the State Surplus Lands Act and City Surplus Lands Ordinance; 6) authorizing future City acceptance from the State of a new Public Trust Easement pending State enabling legislation; and 7) authorizing the Port’s Executive Director and the Director of Property to take certain actions in furtherance of this Resolution, as defined herein.

This resolution officially designates the week of October 23 to October 29, 2022, as Asexual Awareness Week in San Francisco. It aims to promote awareness and understanding of asexuality within the community.

Resolution proclaiming October 23 through October 29, 2022, as Asexual Awareness Week in the City and County of San Francisco.

This motion allows city meetings to be held via teleconference in accordance with California law, making it easier for residents to participate remotely. It has been officially approved and is now in effect.

Motion making findings to allow teleconferenced meetings under California Government Code, Section 54953(e).

This resolution officially designates October 27, 2022, as SF Spikes Day in San Francisco to honor the San Francisco Spikes for their efforts in promoting LGBTQ+ involvement in soccer and supporting LGBTQ+ social initiatives. It acknowledges their contributions to the community and encourages recognition of their work.

Resolution declaring October 27, 2022, as SF Spikes Day in the City and County of San Francisco, in recognition of San Francisco Spikes’ work to engage the LGBTQ+ community in soccer and advance LGBTQ+ social causes and events.

This resolution allows the Department of Public Health to accept and use an additional $95,155 grant from the National Institutes of Health, bringing the total funding to $233,512 for a research program on acquired immunodeficiency syndrome. The funding covers the period from September 1, 2017, to August 31, 2022.

Resolution retroactively authorizing the Department of Public Health to accept and expend a grant increase in the amount of $95,155 from the National Institutes of Health through The Regents of the University of California, San Francisco for a total amount of $233,512 for participation in a program, entitled “University of California, San Francisco - Gladstone Center for Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome Research,” for the period of September 1, 2017, to August 31, 2022.

This resolution addresses the findings and recommendations from a report on the San Francisco Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing, urging the Mayor to implement accepted suggestions through her department heads and the annual budget. It has been passed by the city legislature.

Resolution responding to the Presiding Judge of the Superior Court on the findings and recommendations contained in the 2021-2022 Civil Grand Jury Report, entitled “A Progress Report about the San Francisco Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing;” and urging the Mayor to cause the implementation of accepted findings and recommendations through her department heads and through the development of the annual budget.

This resolution approves an increase of nearly $17 million to a grant for shelter operations at the Multi-Service Center South, raising the total grant amount to about $25.9 million and extending the agreement until June 2024. It also allows the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing to make minor amendments to the agreement as needed.

Resolution approving the fourth amendment to the grant agreement between the St. Vincent de Paul Society of San Francisco and the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing (HSH) to provide shelter operations and services at the Multi-Service Center South; increasing the grant agreement amount by $16,986,582 for a total amount not to exceed $25,938,348; extending the grant agreement term by 21 months, for a total term of July 1, 2021, through June 30, 2024; and authorizing HSH to enter into amendments or modifications to the fourth amendment prior to its final execution by all parties that do not materially increase the obligations or liabilities to the City and are necessary to effectuate the purposes of the grant.

This resolution addresses the findings and recommendations from a Civil Grand Jury report aimed at improving San Francisco's capital construction program. It urges the Mayor to implement the accepted recommendations through her department heads and the annual budget process.

Resolution responding to the Presiding Judge of the Superior Court on the findings and recommendations contained in the 2021-2022 Civil Grand Jury Report, entitled “Shovel Ready: Best Practices and Collaboration to Improve San Francisco's Capital Construction Program;” and urging the Mayor to cause the implementation of accepted findings and recommendations through her department heads and through the development of the annual budget.

The ordinance allows the Police Department to use surveillance cameras from non-City entities under a specific policy, with a review period that ends fifteen months after it takes effect. This ensures oversight and evaluation of the policy's impact during that time.

Ordinance approving Surveillance Technology Policy for Police Department use of non-City entity surveillance cameras and establishing a sunset date fifteen months after the effective date of the ordinance.

This resolution supports initiatives aimed at enhancing air quality in San Francisco neighborhoods and officially designates October 5, 2022, as "Clean Air Day" in the city. It emphasizes the importance of clean air for public health and environmental sustainability.

Resolution supporting efforts to improve air quality in the City's neighborhoods and declaring October 5, 2022, as “Clean Air Day” in the City and County of San Francisco.

This motion aimed to overturn the Planning Department's decision that a project at 45 Bernard Street did not require additional environmental review. The motion was ultimately not approved.

Motion conditionally reversing the determination by the Planning Department that the proposed project at 45 Bernard Street is categorically exempt from further environmental review, subject to the adoption of written findings of the Board in support of this determination.

This resolution aims to create a Pacific Islander Cultural District in the Visitacion Valley and Sunnydale neighborhoods to honor historical sites and support the growth of Pacific Islander culture. It reflects the Board of Supervisors' commitment to preserving cultural heritage and fostering vibrant communities.

Resolution reflecting the intent of the Board of Supervisors to establish a Pacific Islander Cultural District to commemorate historical sites, preserve existing spaces, and plan for thriving and vibrant communities to celebrate Pacific Islander culture in the Visitacion Valley and Sunnydale neighborhoods.

The ordinance designates the City Cemetery in Lincoln Park as a Landmark, which provides it with special recognition and protection under the Planning Code. It also affirms that the designation complies with environmental regulations and aligns with the city's General Plan and priority policies.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to designate City Cemetery, the majority of Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 1313, Lot No. 029, located in Lincoln Park on the north side of Clement Street, to the east of the San Francisco Veteran Affairs Medical Center (formerly the Fort Miley Military Reservation), to the east and south of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area, and to the west of Assessor’s Parcel Block Nos. 1312, 1392, and 1401, as a Landmark consistent with the standards set forth in Article 10 of the Planning Code; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; and making public necessity, convenience, and welfare findings under Planning Code, Section 302, and findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1.